Chapter 5.03 – A Few Taboo Spells

Seth slumped into his chair and once again took his photo of Faith from his pocket. It was a greyscale image cut from a newspaper, fading and crumpled from the amount he’d thumbed it over the past three months; the creases stark white in the folds that ran across her features. Even just holding theContinue reading “Chapter 5.03 – A Few Taboo Spells”

Chapter 5.02 – Dire Consequences

Broof had settled Melinda, April and a curious Wyatt in the snug at the flower shop apartment. He took a deep, steadying breath and turned to Melinda. “We need to talk.” Melinda looked curious but April had immediately gone to panic. “You’re not in any trouble!” he assured the girl, who was already shaking; aContinue reading “Chapter 5.02 – Dire Consequences”

Chapter 5.01 – Sad Liquid

As the day became night, Melinda and Faith were sitting at their favourite picnic table, eating something unidentifiable that Melinda’s mum, Babs, had made, just for them. Melinda picked a bit of steak from her teeth, whilst tasting strawberries; the mixture bubbling up hot in her throat. “Sorry, this one is especially bad.” “Yeah, itContinue reading “Chapter 5.01 – Sad Liquid”